Top 12 Avengers-Number 2

She Hulk

Jennifer Walters was one of the last creations of Stan Lee during his original run as Marvel's idea man. She was an attempt to stop the Incredible Hulk television show from creating a cousin for David Banner that they wouldn't have the rights to.

She Hulk is a result of Bruce Banner trying to save his cousin's life. While he was visiting Jen, henchmen of crime boss, Nicholas Trask, shot her while trying to kill her sheriff/father,  and Bruce gave Jen a blood transfusion that also gave her powers similar to the Hulk.

Over the years, it was explained that her appearance was shaped by her subconscious desire to be the ideal woman as opposed to her small and shy original self. She Hulk became a member of the Avengers and had some solo activity before joining with the Fantastic Four to replace the Thing who had left the team during a period of frustration with Reed Richards not being able to return him to his human form.

After her time with the Fantastic Four, Jennifer Walters , who had become a lawyer, took a job as assistant District Attorney, and was given her own solo book, the Sensational She Hulk in which she knew she was actually a character in a comic book.

She Hulk has been a part of many of the legal proceedings of the Marvel Universe when she was counsel for Speedball after the events that led to the Civil War, and tied up legal proceeding for Peter Parker after it was revealed that he was Spider-man.

I know I can't list a lot of contributions from She Hulk as an Avenger, but she's always there lending a helping, green hand. I love her personality and resolve. Whether she's with the Fantastic Four or the Avengers, or just lending a helping hand, she is a great character that deserves to be at a top spot on this list. I just hope that someone decides she deserves a movie, and does it right. Joss Whedon could write and direct it, just make sure he doesn't kill her, OK?

Don't forget about the Lady Liberators too.

Top 12 Avengers

So lots of people have been thinking about the Avengers ever since Joss Whedon's movie came out this summer. It's not surprising to me that the movie did so well. Fans have only been preparing for this for around a decade. Each movie prior to the Avengers was basically like a long trailer. (Iron Man 1 + 2, Thor, Captain America, and both Hulk movies.)

I have some issues with the way the movie came together, but I'll save that for a separate opinion, after all this is just a Top 12 list. However, the Avengers have had a long history (1963-present) Member have come and gone, but several things have been consistent. Let's let Stan Lee take care of that part with the opening heading at the start of most of the 70's era Avengers comics:

"And there came a day, a day unlike any other, when Earth's mightiest heroes and heroines found themselves united against a common threat. On that day, the Avengers were born—to fight the foes no single super hero could withstand! Through the years, their roster has prospered, changing many times, but their glory has never been denied! Heed the call, then—for now, the Avengers Assemble!"

The Avengers got their start when Loki decided to mess with his brother, Thor. He tried to use the Hulk as a weapon, but all it did was bring together a new team of heroes. That original team consisted of Iron Man, Thor, Ant Man, Wasp, and the Hulk. The Hulk didn't last long, and it didn't take much time for the minds of Marvel to think up a way for Captain America to return from the dead after his disappearance at the end of World War II.

Characters have come and gone since those days, but the team usually consists of seven members. At least one of those members tends to be one of the founding five. (Due to the Hulk's unstable nature, Captain America is generally considered the fifth founding member.)

So now that we have the basic background, I can give you the details on how this list is going to work. The choices will be made on characters that I feel either contributed the most to the team, or to my enjoyment of the Avengers. It won't be a matter of power levels or strength. I may pair up a couple of characters from time to time if I feel they are linked in a special way.

Other than that, it will just be my opinions, and if you don't like them, that's your choice to make. Feel free to argue with me in the comments.

One other thing, I'm not really up to date on what is currently going on in Marvel, and I have some issues with certain people becoming Avengers just because they are popular (Spider-Man and Wolverine come to mind because they don't fit the team profile very well. Besides, Spidey has said "No" on multiple occasions in the past, and the one time he did say "Yes" he quit by the end of the issue.)

Hopefully you will enjoy the list, and it won't take as long to write as the Top 12 X-men one took. (I just realize that I never finished that particular list. Oops)

Excelsior!

Top 12 Episodes of Firefly-Number 1

Number 1-Out of Gas

If you've been following this list, then you may already know my top pick. It might surprise you a little considering how the last few picks have been because they don't focus completely on Mal, but this episode is the exception to that rule. Sure we get to see lots of snippets about the characters and a look at some of the background of the crew, but the story is really about Mal trying to save his ship and stay alive.

A part goes wrong on the ship causing an explosion and the systems to shut down. In an attempt to save everyone, Mal sends everyone off in the shuttles and tries to keep the ship from dying. You don't get all of that from the start. It comes in flashbacks. Actually what you know at the start is that Mal is alone on the ship and in really bad shape. Probably dying.

One of the great parts is the way-back flash backs. We get to see Zoe and Mal the first time they walk onto Serenity. We get to see Wash when he gets hired to pilot the ship. We also get to see how Kaylee and Jayne join the crew. There is also the first time that Inara gets a tour of her shuttle.

In the present time, Mal is in a lot of trouble because a ship answered the distress call, and while he is trying to negotiate for the part that he needs, the captain of the other ship shoots him. Mal manages to work up the will power to keep himself going enough to stand up to the other crew, shoot his heart full of adrenaline, and get the ship up and running again.

• Young Wash's mustache.
• Mal fell in love with Serenity the first time he saw it.
• Mal wants to go down with the ship rather than leave it to die.
• It's Simon's birthday.
• Jayne sells out to the highest bidder most of the time.

Top Twelve Episodes of Firefly-Number 2

Number 2-War Stories

Mal and Wash have an issue because one of them is married to Zoe and the other one is her captain. While Mal is trying to take care business, Wash insists that he go on the mission instead of Zoe. This is an issue because an old friend, Niska, is looking to get some payback from a job the crew didn't finish earlier in "The Train Job."

This episode is great because it deals with the dynamic between Mal and Wash, but it also gives the crew a chance to show just how much they love Mal when they have to make a rescue attempt.

The biggest problem is that Niska doesn't just want to get payback, he also wants to "discover" who Mal and Wash truly are deep down. This involves lots of torture and pain.

Zoe tries to buy them back with the money that they have left over from the the hospital job in the last episode. Niska offers her one of them, and she quickly chooses her husband. They go back to Serenity to prepare a rescue attempt.

All of the crew insists on being a part of that attempt and they manage to pull it off, but not before Mal dies a few times and loses an ear. Niska gets what he wanted. He gets to see the real Mal.

• No power in the 'Verse can stop me.
• Hey, I've been in a firefight before. Well, I was in a fire. Actually, I was fired... from a fry-cook opportunity. I can handle myself.
• Mal and Wash arguing about Zoe while being tortured.
• Preacher talking about guns (Zoe: Preacher, don't the Bible have some pretty specific things to say about killing? Book: Quite specific. It is, however, somewhat fuzzier on the subject of kneecaps.)
• Kaylee ends up back at the ship, and she's in a lot of trouble until River shows up. River picks up a gun and kills all three men that are attacking. She does it however with her eyes closed. This gives a little insight into what is happening in River's head. After she kills the men, she says, "No power in the 'Verse can stop me."
• Tension arises between Kaylee and River because of this moment.
• Zoe make Wash a bowl of Wife Soup.

Top Twelve Episodes of Firefly-Number 3

Number 3-Trash

The episode opens with Mal sitting naked on a rock and he makes a comment, "That went well." It's a strong opening because it causes the watcher to wonder what could lead to Mal being where he is at the moment. I'm sure the female viewers enjoyed the sight too.

Jump back 72 hours where Mal has a chance encounter with the woman who was supposedly his wife in "Our Mrs. Reynolds." This episode is the reason that story didn't rank higher than it did. After revealing the truth to his smuggling buddy, Mrs. Reynolds talks to Mal about a plan to steal an ancient gun. He is reluctant at first, but eventually he becomes desperate to prove his skill and daring to Inara.

The plan itself is simple to start. Mal and his "wife' slip into the house and make their way to the gun. She uses her knowledge about the security system to shut it down so they can take the gun. Kaylee and Jayne modify a trash bin so they can control where it goes. And the bandits simply throw the gun away and go to pick it up later.

This story is about more than Malcom Reynolds. We get to see the development of Mrs. Reynolds (She's got so many names, I'm not sure which one to use, so I'll stick with that one.) We also get to learn more about Inara and her ability to fit in with the crew of Serenity. She is a good fit even though she isn't always a part of the plans.

Mrs. Reynolds does a great job of playing with the heart strings only to turn right around and kick you. She does this to Mal after they make their get away and leave him stranded while she goes to pick up the gun. He isn't too worried about it since they actually have a contingency plan for just such an occasion.

While Mrs. Reynolds is digging through the trash with no sign of the gun, Inara has already gotten there first and picked it up. She locks the other woman in the container and the crew manages to pull off a job according to plan.

Oh, and the best line in the whole show is when River tells Jayne that "Jayne is a girl's name"

Top 12 Episodes of Firefly-Number 4

Number 4-Jaynestown

While on a basic pick up trip, the crew discovers that Jayne is a local hero to the people who are indentured servants on a planet that sells "mud." Jayne is a hero because he had to abandon a case full of money and it landed in the middle of the town. The people think that it was done out of altruism, but it was just a mistake.

This is an important episode for Jayne. It shows that there is a time and circumstance where Jayne will stand for something more than just money. There isn't a whole lot more, but there is something.

In the end, Jayne has a confrontation with the old partner that ends in one of the "mudders" jumping in front of a bullet for Jayne. Jayne wins the fight with his old partner, but the young man doesn't survive. he never really stood a chance.

This episode is great because we get to see so much of Jayne in it. There are other things going on, but it isn't focused as much on Mal. Sure we get to learn more about him, but it isn't all about him. Besides, Jayne is an interesting character, and this episode really shows what kind of a man he really is.

Here are some other fun/important moments in the episode:

• Simon only swears when the need arises. (like finding a statue of Jayne-see above)
• Inara helps a young boy becomes a man, and learn to stand up to his father.
• Summer tries to repair the Bible.
• Preacher tries to interact with Summer, with limited success.
• Preacher's hair is crazy when he lets it down.

Top Twelve Episodes of Firefly-Number 5

Number 5-Ariel

This episode is a great chance to get to know almost everyone better. The only character you miss seeing is Preacher, and he wouldn't want to be a part of things anyway.

River just keeps getting worse and worse. Her brother decides that he needs to do something drastic to uncover what the alliance did to her mind. He has a crazy plan, that might just work.

Is the Simon some kind of criminal mastermind? It certainly looks that way. It takes a lot of preparation, but the crew is able to break the Doctor and River into the hospital by faking their deaths and pretending to be an ambulance crew. They are able to steal a ton of medication while Simon scans River's brain. It looks like it is going to work perfectly, until someone throws a monkey wrench in the works.

Let's take a moment before we get there to look at some of the character development moments. It's pretty much a tie between Simon and Jayne as far as who has the most character development so we'll talk about them separately later.

• Kaylee and Wash build a medical transport ship out of a scrap yard.
• Mal and Zoe struggle with all the medical lingo.
• Mal has to make some hard choices about who he supports and how he does so.
• Awesome medical scan effects.
• River's head is messed up thanks to the Alliance.
• There are some crazy, messed-up people after River.
• Do not mess with Mal-ever.

Stuff for Jayne

• Works hard to learn his lines and gives them just to prove he could.
• Betrays Simon and River for the money.
• Cares what people think. Even when he thinks he's going to die, he begs Mal not to tell the real reason he is going to die.
• When it comes down to it, Jayne is a fighter.

Stuff for Simon

• Simon comes up with a great plan.
• Simon saves a patient that gets the wrong treatment.

Top Twelve Episodes of Firefly-Number 6

Number 6-Objects in Space

Do you know what Firefly really needs? Someone to make Jayne look a little less crazy. That's definitely what you get with this episode. Jubal Early is definitely the craziest person to ever grace the decks of Serenity. He even makes River look sane.

It's sad to note that one of the best episodes around what is happening with River, is where the story ends thanks to Fox.

Jubal Early is a messed up bounty hunter who is trying to collect the reward on River. He does a great job of dealing with the crew and company. He does some extremely strange things. Check them out here:

Jubal's path:

1. Fights Mal and beats him pretty easily. Locks him up in his room. 
2. Locks up Zoe and Wash.
3. Is really, really mean to Kaylee. (Also suggests he might be Santa or a part of Serenity forever)
4. (He also threatens to rape her, which is not cool Joss Whedon.)
5. Knocks out Preacher.
6. Says lines like this: Doctor: Are you alliance? Jubal: Am I a lion? Doctor What? Jubal: I don't think of myself as a lion. You might as well though. I have a mighty roar. Doctor: I said Alliance. Jubal: 
7. Hits Inara.
8. Has a conversation with River as Serenity.

This episode speaks to so many great components of the show. It's good that this was the last of the episodes, but it's a shame that it had to end at all. "Does that seem right to you?"

Top 12 Episodes of Firefly-Number 7

Number 7-Our Mrs. Reynolds

Yes, pretty much every episode of Firefly is all about Mal. You'll just have to deal with it. In the beginning of this episode, the crew is celebrating with the local on a planet where they have just helped eliminate some local bandits (which included Mal in a dress and pretty bonnet.) Mal dances with a pretty girl and that seems to be all there is to tell. Not much of a story, right?

Wrong.

Back on the ship, Mal discovers his new wife waiting to serve him. No, he doesn't know anything about her until they meet again. Sure he enjoyed dancing with her, but that doesn't mean he wanted to be married to her. The crew takes advantage of the situation to give Mal a hard time even though Mrs. Reynolds doesn't seem to enjoy the situation.

However, it turns out that Mrs. Reynolds is not anything she pretends to be. She takes down pretty much the entire crew and sends Serenity on a course to get dismantled for parts. Here are a few interesting points:

• Mal breaks down and kisses poisoned lips.
• Inara breaks down and kisses Mal.
• Wash doesn't break down, but still gets hit in the head.
• Jayne is just Jayne, like always.

Top Twelve Episodes of Firefly-Number 8

Number 8-Shindig

This episode is a lot of fun. Not only to you get to see Mal in a duel, but you also get to see Kaylee in one of the most ridiculous outfits ever. Sorry, I'm getting ahead of myself again. Let's take a step back and approach this from closer to the beginning.

The crew gets a lead on a transport job, but because of a variety of issues, Mal has to prove to the client that he is respectable enough to take the job. This involves a variety of problems, but Mal manages to overcome each of them.

Inara takes a Companion job with a guy that turns out to be a complete jerk with control issues. He expects her to leave her life and become his Companion full time. She holds off on the question. Meanwhile, Kaylee is overcoming the silliness of her dress the only way that she knows, being an amazing engineer. After she gets put down by the mean girls, she's surrounded by men that are impressed by her knowledge.

At one point, Mal get frustrated by Inara's date and somehow ends up on the wrong end of a sword duel. Somehow Mal survives this and even gets the contract.

One major point for this episode is that it may or may not have the moment where Mal gets stabbed in the place of the pressure point the bad guy in the movie uses against him. I'm not 100% sure that is right, but it's pretty darn close.

Top Twelve Episodes of Firefly-Number 9

Number 9-Heart of Gold

How can you complain about an episode that tells us a lot about most of the characters and really pushes the limits of Mal and Inara's relationship? The answer is simple, you can't. To make things even more interesting check out the setting of this episode. (Let me step back and make a different approach to this.)

So Inara gets a distress call from a former companion and friend who has an emergency situation. She has a house of unlicensed companions and they are about to be attacked by a man that is convinced that one of the woman is pregnant with his child. Mal and company agree to help the women out and all sorts of interesting stuff happens.

Here are a few major elements to the story that develop character arcs:

• Preacher doesn't judge the women for what they do, continuing the character development of him as being nonjudgmental of sinners.
• Jayne joins the party because of the sexual favors offered.
• Jayne also shows off his love affair with guns.
• We get to see deeper into the relationship between Mal and Inara when Mal sleeps with the former companion and we see that Inara is not OK with that. 

Even as good as this episode is, there are better ones that happen on either side of this story. Be on the lookout for them down the road. 

Top Twelve Episodes of Firefly-Number 10

Number 10-Message

I had to give the whole list another look when I saw this was next. The main reason is because the rest of the episodes are really good, and I'm not sure how I managed to rank all of them. Of the 10 remaining episodes, this is the least, and that's still an amazing place to be.

In this episode, we learn a lot about Mal and Zoe and their experiences in the war against the Alliance.

While checking on their mail, Mal and Zoe discover that they have received a dead body of a former war buddy. He plays the sympathy card and the two decide to take him home to his family.

Unfortunately, he isn't all that dead, and he's just trying to use Mal and the crew of Serenity to steal a genetically engineered heart. There is a group of government agents after him and the crew, and they aren't afraid to do some unsavory things to get what they want.

I won't give too much more away in case you haven't seen this episode. (If that is the case then what are you even looking at the list for? Go watch Firefly now.)

Here are some important moments:

• Jayne gets a hat from his mother. The hat explains a lot.
• Kaylee gets shot-again. Seriously, why does she get shot so much?
• We get to see more of Preacher and his strange mix of characteristics. How does he manage to almost save the day?
• "When you can't run, you crawl, and when you can't do that, you get someone to carry you."

Top 12 Episodes of Firefly-Number 11

Number 11-The Train Job

There's a reason that this episode feels forced. That's because it was forced. Fox decided that the original first episode, Serenity wasn't going to work as a start to the series, so this episode was mandated and aired first. It isn't a bad story, but it doesn't really do anything to move the main story of the show along. Well, we do get to meet a character that will show up later.

The biggest part of this story is that it shows the motivations of each of the people on the crew. Mal and Zoe are determined to make it right once they learn the truth behind the job they've just pulled. Jayne doesn't really care about the reasons, but he doesn't see the point in giving it back. What this episode is missing (because FOX insisted that it be added to the line up before the actual pilot episode, Serenity) is the rest of the crew. That's why it gets dropped down so far.

My favorite part of this episode, though, is when Inara gets to treat Mal like her runaway servant. It's just a great part of their story.

Top Twelve Episodes of Firefly-Number 12

Serenity

I know. I was just complaining about stories that are just about future story development, but this one is a bit different. After all, it was supposed to be the first episode before Fox started messing with the show. (I know they started be for the first episode.) As the first episode, you have to expect a certain amount of set up, so you can't complain about how this happens.

The episode does a great job of establishing the main characters and the relationships between them. Serenity picks up several passengers to help cover the costs of living. There's a Preacher and a doctor with a strange package and some other guy. (Sorry, I don't remember the other guy's cover story, and it doesn't really matter.)

It turns out that the doctor has something unusual in his luggage, a naked girl. She turns out to be his sister who was used in government experiments because of her unusual mind. The other guy is a government agent that is trying to turn in the doctor and River for the reward.

Even after all the trouble that happens, Mal shows who he is by keeping the doctor and River on the ship. We get to learn a lot about everyone and it really peaks the interest of the view to learn more. However, there are much better episodes on the way.

Top 12 Episodes of Firefly-Honorable Mentions

The best and worst thing about doing a Top 12 list of the episodes of Firefly is that there are only 14 episodes to pick from. On the plus side, you don't have to leave out any episodes that you love just because there aren't enough spaces for them, but on the minus side, it's harder to pick those two episodes that get left out of the list because there are so few to choose from.

Regardless I've got my two episodes right here for your perusal. I picked these episodes because to me they lack immediacy. What do I mean by that? Well, these stories seem to be more about preparing the audience for the future of Firefly. This is all good and fine, but while it is certainly important, it isn't going to make for an exciting episode. So let's get to our honorable mentions.

Safe

In an attempt to hint at the unusual nature of River's existence, we are treated to a backwater world filled with superstitious locals that take River's unusual abilities and ways as a sign that she is a witch. It's a good episode, but it's really just there to feed us information. We also get to find out more about Preacher's past. He's got some kind of background that gets him the medical attention he needs at an Alliance medical facility even though the rest of the crew was turned away without any consideration. We never really learn much more about Preacher's background, which is a bit disappointing.

Bushwacked

This episode would have been one of the most significant of the show if there had been more than one season. You get hints and whispers about the Reavers, but it isn't until this episode that you actually get to really see one.  If the show had continued and we'd seen lots of episodes featuring the Reavers, this would have been one of those episodes people always referred to as the one that started it all. Sadly it is relegated to just being a somewhat confusing tale. (Although the movie does help justify the concern about a single Reaver.)

Top 12 episodes of Firefly-Not quite qualified, but I'm writing about it anyway

Serenity-The Movie

I was a little torn about what to do with Serenity. After all, it isn't an episode. It's really a desperate attempt to bring some closure to a show that was cancelled way too soon. Firefly was only just starting to figure itself out and there were so many great things already started. Joss Whedon was lucky enough to get a chance to bring a little closure to his show thanks to this theatrical release.

I was unfortunate to see the movie before the show. You don't lose anything by not seeing the show, but it does make it hard to see the show after you've seen the movie. The movie jumps far enough ahead that you miss out on the key elements that make the movie so much fun.

When I went to watch the show, I kept looking for Mr. Universe and the Reavers. I never found the first and only glimpses of the second. It doesn't detract from the show and certainly adds to the movie.

This movie is definitely worth watching even though it really creates at least as many questions as it answers. Sadly, there isn't much more to explore at the moment. Maybe Firefly will come back some day and we can see what happens to the crew.

Dr. Horrible's Sing-Along Blog

What's that you say? Why would I want to talk about something with such an odd title? I asked myself the same thing lots of times. My college library had a copy and I always looked at it when I was looking for something to watch. I'd pull it out and look at the cover and think it looked interesting, but then I'd think better of it and put it back.

Finally, one day I decided I'd actually check it out. It was the best decision of my life. Neil Patrick Harris plays the title character, Dr. Horrible, and from the moment he pops up on the screen showing off his evil laugh, you know this video is worth watching.

So let's start by talking about how this story came together. During the writer's strike, Joss Whedon, creative mastermind behind Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Firefly, got together with some family and friends and decided to start a new internet based project using the talents of actors and writers that didn't have anything better to do. Dr. Horrible was born shortly thereafter.

Dr. Horrible is the ultimate anti hero. In fact, he isn't even a hero. He's a wanna be villain. His ultimate dream is to join the ELE-the Evil League of Evil. You're going to hear a lot about the leader of the ELE, Bad Horse, the Thoroughbred of Sin. Yes, he's a real horse, and he has cowboys that sing his letters. That's just how evil Bad Horse truly is.

OK, let's step back for a moment. Dr. Horrible (who has a PhD in Horribleness) is trying to prove how evil he is in order to get into the ELE. He's also got an arch nemesis, Captain Hammer, played by Nathan Fillian. (You'll recognize him from Firefly and Castle.) Dr. Horrible is also trying to make a real tangible connection with Penny, played by Felicia Day, the girl he knows from the laundromat. They are a poor match because Dr. Horrible wants to take over the world and Penny wants to help the homeless.

I haven't talked about the Sing-Along part of the title yet, but yes, this is actually a musical. The songs are not your typical musical-style songs. The first song "Laundry Day" is all about how Dr. Horrible wishes he could stop time and maybe then he could actually talk to Penny. The music really makes the move. Neil Patrick Harris has an amazing voice and really makes the music work. (Don't worry, Captain Hammer and Penny are great too.)

Now, I'm sure you can enjoy the movie on your Netflix Watch-It-Now just fine, but let me suggest that you get the DVD. If you click on the link above, you'll be able to get it for less than $20, and it is worth the money. First you get all the parts of the original web braodcast of Dr. Horrible. That's pretty amazing on its own, but you also get the bonus features. First, there is Commentary the Musical. This is a complete musical accompaniment by the cast of Dr. Horrible. It's all original music that has little to nothing to do with Dr. Horrible. (You can also listen to the real commentary track if you want to be boring and traditional.) You also have the application videos for the Evil League of Evil. Yeah, people made videos to apply for this most evil of organizations. (My favorite is L'Enfant Terrible.) Most of them also have a song to go along with the application.

So check this out, I think you'll enjoy it. Leave a comment below and let me know what you think of Dr. Horrible.

Buffy the Vampire Slayer returns?

So today I was reading an article about a new movie project that I can't quite make up my mind about. There have been many reboots over the years and some of them have turned out very well. A great example of this is the recent reboot for Batman.

So what makes Batman a great reboot? For starters, consider what had been going on in the franchise when someone decided that Christian Bale should get a fresh beginning. Three men had played the part of Batman, with varying degrees of success. Keaton was a great Bruce Wayne, and an adequate Batman thanks to some rubber muscles. Kilmer was overshadowed by Jim Carey's Riddler. Clooney was just bad casting and bad writing, and way too many villains and heroes to make the movie workable. It was the perfect time to forget the past and start over.

So what does all this have to do with my opinion on a new "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" movie? Let's consider some valid reasons why a reboot movie would be a good choice after some history on every one's favorite blond vampire slayer. Back in the 90's a young writer named Joss Whedon thought up this great idea about a series of young girls that are given superhuman abilities to battle all sorts of supernatural threats, specifically vampires. Unfortunately, someone took his idea and made a movie in 1992 starring Kristy Swanson and Luke Perry. Don't get me wrong, I love the movie, but when you compare it to the TV show, it falls flat because the person with the idea didn't get to write the screenplay. A few years later Sarah Michelle Gellar took the title role and with the Scooby Gang, kept Sunnydale safe from the unrelenting forces of evil.

So now for those reasons to reboot the show. First, do you really want to watch the adventures of a 30-something slayer? Just imagine Buffy fighting vampires while trying to keep track of her kids. Chasing after the baby who can't keep from crawling into the demon-filled crypt. Maybe she can have a preteen daughter that can be hard at work learning the family business. Sounds like a lot of fun doesn't it? Maybe in a Disney-run family flick, but I'm not interested in that kind of Buffy. Besides, will the Scooby Gang want to come back for a movie?

I'm trying to avoid giving away the ending of the series for anyone who hasn't seen it all the way through yet. (If you're reading this, and this applies to you, get going. It is worth seeing it all the way through. You can watch all seven seasons on "Watch It Now" through Netflix.) Let's just say that while the show provides closure, there are way too many loose ends at the end of the series that I wouldn't want to try to sort out in a follow-up movie.

For those hardcore fans that just want to know what happens next, I suggest you turn to the Dark Horse comic series. Joss Whedon is involved in all of the issues to some extent, I'm not exactly sure how much, but I know that he keeps a close eye on the series. This is the best way to keep track of the characters and story lines you love without stretching your suspension of disbelief too much.

With that being said it's time for my explanation for why this is not the time to reboot Buffy. First it is way too soon to restart this franchise. There are way too many people that love the show and aren't willing to consider a new girl as Buffy, or setting aside everything they love and know about The Slayer. Give it some more time, and there will be a new generation of young girls out there looking for a hero and role model to look up to.

More importantly in my opinion is the lack of Joss Whedon in the project. Buffy is his creation, and she works best under his watchful eye. As much as you love Buffy the movie as a guilty pleasure, I don't think we want something like that coming back to the theaters. That isn't to say that Whit Anderson doesn't have the potential to do something great with the character and story, but I never saw "Yes Man," so I really don't know enough about her to have an expectation.

So there you have it, my opinion for what it's worth. Check out the link to the original article below:
http://www.ontheredcarpet.com/Buffy-the-Vampire-Slayer-movie-remake-gets-new-blood-with-screenwriter-Whit-Anderson/7804387?rss=rss-kabc-snippet-7808136